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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,731.62, 481,223.06 and 195,740.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,731.62, 481,223.06 and 195,740.25 is: 270,106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,731.62 : 481,223.06 = 195,740.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,731.62/481,223.06 = 195,740.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,731.62x = 481,223.06 × 195,740.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,731.62x = 94,194,720,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,194,720,867.11/348,731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,106.63

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